Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings + How to Freeze

This Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings satisfies all your cravings for comfort food without spending hours in the kitchen, it couldn’t be easier or more delicious! Make a batch now and one for later, perfect for those busy nights or weekends!I am not saying it’s a good thing, or even a bad thing but these are not your Grandma’s traditional chicken and dumplings. However, I can guarantee you these Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings are easy. And delicious.

In hardly any time at all, the prep work will be done for this filling and satisfying meal. This is sure to please everyone in the family, even the pickiest kids! It will feel awesome knowing you have another meal ready in the freezer for next time you have a craving for comfort food!

Interested in saving time in the kitchen? Try these simple and delicious freezer meal ideas!

My little secret here is that instead of actually making dumplings I just opened a package of gnocchi and dumped it in the slow cooker. EASY!! Once they cooked long enough and became fluffy and absorbed the flavors of the sauce they were perfect.

I started out by prepping all the veggies. This is fun because it’s a good way to sneak in some extra vegetables to your family’s diet… especially if this is a challange. I used the opportunity to throw in some parsnips since they are a favorite of mine!You will assemble the prepped veggies, chicken thighs, seasonings and some flour in each baggie. This will all go into the freezer and the bulk of your work is done. So simple! The ingredient list I give you makes enough for two meals that will each serve about four (all four of us had enough for two bowls).

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When you are ready to make this just thaw your frozen bag overnight in the fridge and in the morning it will be so quick to pour it into the slow cooker along with a carton (4 cups) of chicken broth. That’s it!!!

Less than 60 seconds and you know you will have a warm and healthy meal to feed the gang when you get home. Even if you have a busy sports night it will still be faster than going through the drive thru!

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This Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings satisfies all your cravings for comfort food without spending hours in the kitchen, it couldn't be easier or more delicious! Make a batch now and one for later, perfect for those busy nights or weekends!

Servings: 8large servings (4 servings per bagged meal)

Calories: 574kcal

Author: Slow Cooker Gourmet

Ingredients

2lbsboneless skinless chicken thighs

1 1/2cupsmushroomscut to bite size pieces

1 1/2cupscarrotspeeled and cut to bite sized pieces

1 1/2cupsparsnipspeeled and cut to bite size pieces

1 1/2cupsyellow onioncut to bite size pieces

1 1/2cupscornI used frozen

1 1/2cupspeasI used frozen

1/2cupflour

2tspItalian seasoning

2 tsp dried parsley

1 tspgarlic powder

1tsp salt

1 1/2tsppepper

4cupschicken broth (for later)used to make one meal

1/2cupheavy cream (for later)used to make one meal

1lbdried gnocchi (purchased at Target, 17.6 oz, for later)used to make one meal

2tbspcornstarch (mixed with 2TBSP of water, for later (optional))used to make one meal

Instructions

Prepare 2 gallon size freezer bags by labeling and propping open

Cut chicken into bite sized chunks or leave whole and shred after cooking

Add 1 pound of chicken to each freezer bag

Add ½ of each vegetable, ¼ cup of flour, and half of each seasoning to each bag

Seal and remove all air and shake to coat flour on ingredients evenly

Place in fridge for up to 2 days or freezer for up to 6 months

To prepare as a meal thaw one freezer bag overnight

Place thawed contents in slow cooker along with with chicken broth

Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8

Shred chicken if desired

Stir in cream, gnocchi and cornstarch mixture

Cover and continue heating on high for 15-30 minutes or until gnocchi is cooked tender and cream is heated through and sauce is to desired thickness

Recipe Notes

5 quart crockpot used.

Nutrition Facts

Freezer Meal: Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 574Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 17g26%

Saturated Fat 8g40%

Cholesterol 148mg49%

Sodium 1671mg70%

Potassium 912mg26%

Total Carbohydrates 72g24%

Dietary Fiber 7g28%

Sugars 6g

Protein 32g64%

Vitamin A95.3%

Vitamin C45.5%

Calcium10.7%

Iron38.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

I would like to give this delicious looking recipe a try today. Wondering if I could substitute boneless/skinless chicken breasts for the thighs with the same result? Weather is deterring me from heading to the grocery store but I have everything else on hand. Thanks for sharing!

I’m wanting to try this meal, it looks delicious! I’m having a hard time understanding the step by step instructions… Can u take some time to explains a little better, I’m lost after adding all the spices… I would very much appreciate it, thank you.